“Severe Storm System Brings Tornadoes and Heavy Rain to US Heartland”
A powerful storm system has unleashed tornadoes and intense rainfall across a wide region of the United States for several days. The National Weather Service predicts that the storm will continue to impact the Mississippi River Valley on Monday.
This storm, which has claimed the lives of at least 19 individuals since Wednesday, is anticipated to bring moderate to heavy rainfall and strong to severe thunderstorms from southeast Virginia to the central Gulf Coast on Monday, as per the weather service. Although the rainfall on Monday is not expected to be as excessive as in previous days, there is still a risk of isolated flash flooding.
The weather service also warns of scattered thunderstorms with heavy rainfall, severe winds, and potential tornadoes in parts of northern Florida and the southern Atlantic Coast on Monday.
In Kentucky, the Kentucky River near Monterey is approaching record levels, with flooding and evacuations causing additional concerns. Similarly, the Ohio River at Cincinnati is under a flood warning, expected to crest at over 60 feet on Monday before receding below flood stage by Friday morning.
The Tennessee Department of Health has confirmed 10 weather-related deaths in the state due to severe weather conditions, including tornadoes and flooding. The National Weather Service in Nashville advises to remain cautious of river flooding in middle Tennessee in the coming days.
Various areas across the country have experienced significant devastation from the storms, with flooding reaching record levels in Benton and Dawson Springs, Kentucky. The Ohio River has also caused flooding in Frankfort and the East End, prompting evacuations and road closures. The situation remains critical, with ongoing concerns about further flooding and dangers posed by the severe weather.
Contributors: John Bacon, Stephanie Kuzydym, and Quinlan Bentley, USA TODAY Network
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